Tinubu inaugurates Buni-led committee to resolve APC disputes before 2027 elections
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, inaugurated a committee on strategy, conflict resolution and mobilisation to resolve conflicts within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the ruling party approaches the 2027 general election.
“We must continue to be resolute that this democracy that we take in our hands must not fail. We say we are bigger. We are larger and taller,” Tinubu told members of the committee.
“But it should now be in our hearts to be accommodating. That’s the only way we can be resilient; we must be tolerant.”
The committee is chaired by Mai Mala Buni, governor of Yobe and Muiz Banire, a former APC legal adviser, as member/secretary.
The panel also has Adamu Aliero, a senator from Kebbi; AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, governor of Kwara and chairman of the Nigerian Governor’s Forum (NGF); and Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo and chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum.
Other governors who are members of the committee are Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), and Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta).
Also on the committee are Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, and Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers; Adegboyega Oyetola, minister of marine and blue economy, and Bello Matawalle, minister of state for defence; as well as Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi.
Speaking at the inauguration, Buni expressed appreciation for the appointment and pledged the committee’s commitment to delivering on its mandate responsibly.
“The committee will engage in strategic engagements and consultations to develop an all-encompassing, productive, and results-oriented strategy that will stand the test of time,” Buni said.
“We shall implement a system that gives everyone, especially aggrieved parties, a sense of belonging and inclusion, with a renewed hope.
“Similarly, the committee will consider proactive measures, solutions, and the potential threats in our conflict resolution approach.”
He urged members “not to allow personal interest and sentiments to override the general interest and purpose for which this committee is constituted.”
